Sacred Healing Hands

“I was just wondering the other day about why a patient accepts reiki from another person, but not from whatever source this energy is from directly. Does the belief in the healer have anything to do with that? Or does the reiki simply permeate even the most resistant of people?” - Dave

admin — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:30:03 +0000

These are great questions and ones that comes up regularly. I’ll begin by first saying that healers are not actually the ones doing the healing, but facilitating the healing. We act as a conduit, so to speak, for the Universal Life Energy to flow through from Source to the client. All healing depends on the willingness of the client to take responsibility for their own health and well being and move through the issues that cause imbalance and disharmony within us – body, mind and spirit. Reiki works to release the blockages in our energy systems to create a steady flow of energy throughout, nourishing our physical body, as well as our emotional, mental & spiritual bodies. These “healings” are often important lessons that, when learned, allow us to progress, relieving us of pain and suffering. So the client is actually receiving the energy directly from Source. Reiki is a healing energy that flows to where it is needed most, without the presence of the practitioner’s personality/ego, for the client’s highest best. I would definitely suggest that you work with a practitioner that you feel is working with pure intentions for your personal highest best. Regarding resistant people, I believe that whoever is directed to me for assistance on their healing path, may be more open than they appear. I suggest that we stay open to the unlimited possibilities and know that everyone is equally qualified for miracles.

Wendy Super

admin — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:24:51 +0000

I was fortunate to take Tracy’s comprehensive Reiki I & II classes in May of 2008. Since then, I have been practicing Reiki on my own and getting better at this marvelous healing method, offering Reiki practice sessions to my friends and coworkers with great results. But an unusual client would soon appear for me that would put my Reiki abilities to the real test.

In late August, one of my cats dropped a “present” on my doorstep — a little bird — not the kind of present I enjoy at all. The bird was clearly injured and frightened. It just stayed there on the doorstep, and there was some blood coming from its side. I was SO upset and felt I would do anything to help heal this bird and make it survive! I quickly put some cut grass in a shallow plastic container and very, very gently picked up the bird and put him in the container. It was vibrating, perhaps from fear, pain, and shock.

I then thought, “Maybe I could try Reiki on the bird!” I was willing to try anything to help this little creature survive. I also remembered that there is a certain prayer for helping to heal animals in my Archangels and Ascended Masters book by Doreen Virtue. I ran to get my book, and opened it directly to the exact page of the animal prayer I wanted to find! I put the bird in my lap, and read the prayer with heartfelt meaning and incredible emotion. I then said my usual opening prayers before a Reiki session as I placed my hands above the little injured bird. I could actually feel my hands pulling pain out of the bird! Nothing else in my life mattered at that moment. When the energy flow from the bird stopped, I “sealed” the Reiki with my usual closing prayer, and again asked the appropriate archangels to assist this wonderful creature with healing. I looked down at the beautiful little bird sitting in the container. It was alert, but quiet, and did not m ove much.

My neighbor saw me on my front porch and asked what I had in my lap. I explained to him that my cat had caught a bird and that I hoped I could help it. My neighbor came over to look at the bird in my lap.

Just then, the bird flew away with zest, power, and full of life!! As I watched the bird fly away, chirping as it flew, tears began to stream down my face with more intense emotions of relief and happiness for the bird. I also realized that it was a Reiki healing miracle, and that I was a part of it that day.

I will never forget that day, or that beautiful little bird.

Wendy A. Super

Lori Rutledge, Shamanic Healer

admin — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 02:11:06 +0000

“Tracy is a gifted Reiki practitioner and healer. During my first session with Tracy, I experienced a deep level of trust from the moment she began her work. She brings keen listening skills, assured touch, deep and broad intuition. I always leave our sessions feeling restored, calm and in balance.

As a shaman, receiving energy medicine treatments is a vital part of my own self-care. I count on Tracy to smooth out the energetic rumples. I never leave our sessions without Tracy imparting the perfect bit of wisdom I need at that moment.

Most of all, I ENJOY our sessions because we laugh, we discover and we surprise ourselves as we jointly connect to spirit for healing and wisdom. Tracy brings a depth of knowledge and an openness to use any and all tools she has to bring healing to me. I highly recommend Tracy!

- Lori Rutledge, Shamanic Healer”

M.P.

admin — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 02:04:56 +0000

I have known Tracy for many years and was excited to experience my first
Reiki session with her. Tracy has an amazing healing presence and I
felt completely held as I shared what was taking place in my life and in
my body. What I experienced over the next hour is difficult to
articulate. I moved from a release of tears and laughter to a sense of
inner peace and calm. Tracy has the hands of an angel and has helped
move “stuff” that has been stuck within me for years. After our
sessions, I am completely at peace. I feel blessed to have Tracy as my
practitioner and am grateful to her for helping me become more balanced
and centered. Tracy’s healing ability is a beautiful gift!

M.P.

How did you decide to get into Reiki? - (from C.A.I., Howard County, MD)

admin — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:44:40 +0000

A few years ago, in the midst of a rather stressful time, I found myself experiencing health issues that 5 different doctors/specialists could not diagnose – no cause, no cure. They tested me for every imaginable disease/disorder with no success. They treated me for things I didn’t have in hopes of finding something to provide some relief from the sometimes unbearable pain and discomfort. They dismissed me and suggested that I go online and Google “Behchet’s Disease”. I did and found that they don’t know what it is, how you get it, there is no way to diagnose it, and no treatment for it. I could self-diagnose by going down a checklist; if I had 5 or more of the 9 symptoms, I may have it. This was very discouraging. It lasted for one and a half years.

Toward the end of this one and a half year period, I had noticed that I was becoming particularly sensitive to others feelings, to the point that, when someone near me was feeling emotional pain or despair, I was having an involuntary response to it with the same level of sadness, as if it was directly related to me. This, too, was very uncomfortable. One day while in a meeting, the sadness became overwhelming and I needed to leave. This wasn’t the first time this had happened, but this particular day a friend followed me out and asked if I was okay. I began to open up for the first time about the empathic experiences I was having. She told me she knew someone that may be able to help me. She said she was a master astrologist and energy healer and I might want to consider having her do a birth chart reading for me. I wasn’t sure how she might be able to help me, but felt compelled to give it a try after many other attempts to feel better. Three weeks later, I met my first Reiki Master and still today, spiritual advisor, Ellen Potter. She assured me I didn’t have Behchet’s Disease but was experiencing an imbalance. She instructed me to take some supplements to help balance my pH and said I might want to consider taking a Level 1 Reiki class she was giving. I had heard the word “Reiki” about 5 years prior but never questioned what it was and never thought about it again. She told me that level one Reiki is about self-healing and she was pretty sure it would benefit my health issues. A few weeks later, I found myself in my first Reiki class. At the end of the class, Ellen strongly suggested that we do (at least) 21 consecutive days of self-treatment to assist with the integration of the Reiki energy. After only one 1 week, I began experiencing a profound healing of this dis-ease that was determined to be incurable by western medicine. Within 2 weeks, I was free of the symptoms and the pain and have been free ever since. I thought, maybe there’s something to this Reiki .….. I felt guided to continue my training in Reiki Level 2. A year later I received a clear knowing that I was not only to practice, but to teach and have since received certifications as Usui Reiki Master and Karuna Reiki® Master. Although I have training in other modalities, the foundation of my practice always comes back to Reiki, a gentle, yet powerful healing energy based on Divine Love & Wisdom.

Today I live gratefully for the place that my pain has taken me.

TAB, Columbia, MD

admin — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:55:21 +0000

“Tracy is an extremely talented Reiki Master practitioner and teacher. She is very intuitive and knowledgeable in energy healing. She also has a warm, genuine personality that made me feel comfortable right away. I can highly recommend her, as both a healer and a teacher!”

- TAB, Columbia, MD

jillian

admin — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:59:33 +0000

“Reiki with Tracy Houchins feels to me a bit like magic. I tell her a bit about what has been going on in my life, then we go to her treatment room, and within minutes I am in a state of deep relaxation. I don’t know what Tracy does, but when I awaken (though I don’t think I was really asleep), I feel like something deep and profound has taken place. The best way to describe it is that I feel like I have been healed on a very deep level. I feel calm, rejuvenated, and light. I feel that I have been supported in a way that defies language. It seems as though I have asked for support in an area of my life, and magically it has been given to me through Tracy’s work and presence.”

- Jillian

What are the immediate and long-term benefits of Reiki?

admin — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:18:12 +0000

While there are many benefits of Reiki, some immediate benefits include deep relaxation and stress reduction. The benefits to being in a state of deep relaxation go beyond the feeling of bliss. Our bodies are most receptive to healing (on all levels) while we are in a state of relaxation.

Regarding the long term benefits, Reiki releases blocks that cause disruption in the flow of our life force energy. When our energy centers, the Chakras, are in need of clearing, balancing and realignment, our life force energy becomes deficient and this compromises our well-being. Regular Reiki treatments assist us in achieving and maintaining optimal health and promoting total well-being - body, mind & spirit.

Kristen

admin — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 06:45:46 +0000

“Tracy has been a wonderful teacher and healer for me over the years. She is already trained in multiple modalities and is always expanding her knowledge. Since she is trained in many complimentary techniques, she is able to integrate them seamlessly and when needed. Tracy has been invaluable in assisting me on my journey and with healing.”

~ Kristen

Barb

admin — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 06:43:59 +0000

“Before I began my Reiki treatments I had a hard time feeling totally relaxed and listening to my soul’s direction. Through Reiki I am able to feel totally relaxed and allow my thoughts to come guide me through some very difficult times and promote my mental healing. Reiki assists me into the deep meditative state where my mind becomes clearer and I am able to gain insight into my emotions and work through my feelings. During my treatments it feels as if the sun is shining from inside of me with such brightness and warmth. Reiki has made a tremendous difference in my life. I am more relaxed, open to my feelings and other people, and have experienced a positive shift in my attitude towards life. Everyone I talk to wants to know what I am doing differently… I tell them they should try Reiki. It has changed my life and it will change yours.”

~ Barb